At a Glance
Median Income
$125,417
$66,922 per capita
Home Value
$421,300
Zillow: $379,748
Median Rent
$1,297/mo
17.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
583/100K
1,553/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.5%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
11.6% smoking rate
How Peninsula Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Peninsula's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Peninsula a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Peninsula residents earn a median household income of $125,417 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,922. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,834 business establishments, including 1,276 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Peninsula is $421,300 , 49% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $379,748. Median rent is $1,297/month, with 17.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Peninsula reports 583 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,553/100K.
Education
56.5% of adults in Peninsula hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Peninsula has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population601
Median Age51.9 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$125,417
Per Capita$66,922
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$40,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
Housing
A+
Home Value$421,300
Rent$1,297
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$379,748
Housing Units299
Rent Burden17.8%
Crime
F
Violent583/100K
Property1,553/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation769 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.5%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+27.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute22 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Peninsula was founded in 1818.
The median home in Peninsula was built in 1955.
25.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Akron Fulton International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 1,276 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.